hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Conveys Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to Nisqually Indian Tribe.
Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D, WA) introduced this bill to transfer federal infrastructure.
In committee, no House vote yet.
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of specific Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, like ponds, dams, and wells, to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. Representative Marilyn Strickland, a Democrat from Washington, introduced the bill. It is currently being reviewed by a committee in the House of Representatives, and no vote has taken place.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 11, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. For the bill to become law, it must pass through this committee, be voted on and approved by the full House, then pass the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
If this bill becomes law, the Nisqually Indian Tribe would gain full ownership and control over specific infrastructure at the Clear Creek Hatchery, including various ponds, dams, wells, and a fish ladder. This transfer would happen for no cost to the Tribe. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would no longer manage these particular physical assets, and the Tribe would be responsible for their operation and maintenance.
Supporters Say
Supporters would argue this bill empowers the Nisqually Tribe by granting them ownership of key infrastructure.
Critics Say
The bill text does not indicate specific arguments against this highly specific transfer of infrastructure.
This bill focuses on a specific transfer of federal infrastructure to a federally recognized tribe, a type of action often supported as part of tribal self-governance and economic development initiatives. The bill text itself does not detail common debate points, but supporters would likely emphasize the benefits to the Nisqually Indian Tribe in managing its own resources. Arguments against such specific transfers are not immediately apparent from the legislative text.